Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web ...

Facepalm: There's a long-standing stereotype that the older someone is, the less tech-savvy they are. But it appears that this generalization isn't always accurate, especially when it comes to ...

Microsoft plans to enhance the security of the Entra ID authentication system against external script injection attacks starting in mid-to-late October 2026. This update will implement a strengthened ...

Passwords play a huge role in how you stay safe online. They protect your accounts, devices and money. Still, many people pick logins that criminals can guess in seconds. The latest NordPass report ...

Passwords are the first line of defense in protecting access to the finances, credit information, and identities of our businesses and personal lives. But collectively, most Americans do a pretty ...

A new study has revealed America’s most common passwords and the results make for concerning reading. It’s more important now than ever before for web users to protect personal information online with ...

A password manager is an essential tool for your online security, but it shouldn't be where your cybersecurity awareness ends. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

For years, consumers in India, like those in other digitally-advanced markets, such as the US and the UK, have lived under the shadow of a familiar warning: “Do not share your one-time-password ...

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